Ebonised Wooden Stool by Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara for Hagafors Stolfabrik, (1960s) Sweden

A black painted wooden stool.  By Ilmari Tapiovaara for Hagafors Stolfabrik (1960s)

The stool seat has a simple, soft rectangular form over tapering legs, united by H stretcher. 

Makers mark to underside

Measures : 45cm x 48cm x 39cm.

Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914–1999) was a Finnish designer known for his functional, modernist approach to furniture design. He was a student of Alvar Aalto and designed for leading manufacturers such as Artek, Asko, and Hagafors Stolfabrik, where he created refined, ergonomic wooden chairs that reflected his deep understanding of craftsmanship and industrial production. His iconic Domus chair (1946) exemplifies his commitment to democratic design, affordable, durable, and beautifully made. Tapiovaara also worked internationally, including collaborations in France and Paraguay, leaving a lasting impact on Scandinavian and global design.

Hagafors Stolfabrik was one of the first furniture industries and Sweden's oldest stick chair factory, operating from 1863 to 1967.